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1955 Map of Westwood

Name: 1955 Topographic Map of Westwood
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1959
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1959

About this map

Lassen Volcanic National Park dominates the high country of this mid-1950s survey, centered on the volcanic peak of Lassen Peak and the surrounding volcanic terrain of Magee Peak and Brokeoff Mountain. The map illustrates a landscape shaped by timber, water, and mid-century logistics, from the industrial presence of the Sierra Ordinance Depot near Herlong to the sprawling waters of Lake Almanor. Settlement patterns follow the lowlands and valleys, with Susanville serving as a hub for the eastern edge of the timbered Sierra Nevada foothills.

Transportation is defined by the Southern Pacific rail lines that navigate the basin-and-range geography of the Medeline Plains and Honey Lake Valley. Researchers will find numerous remote outposts and local landmarks, including the Hayden Mill, Old Station, and Dixie Ranch, which provide evidence of the era's ranching and milling economy. This view captures the region before major modern expansion, showing the proximity of the Lassen National Forest to small towns like Chester and Greenville.